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Disgusting food discoveries

While all restaurants in the region rank between two and three stars, there's a huge difference in how each are rated.

This list has been compiled ranking the branches with the highest percentage of "very good" or "excellent" ratings from reviewers, compared with the percentage of "terrible" and "poor".

The scores are correct at time of publishing and the comments are from the most recent reviews of each individual restaurant on the site.

Take a look at where your local KFC ranks on the list.

The best KFC in North Wales according to TripAdvisor is...

1. Llandudno, Conwy

KFC is the second largest restaurant chain in the world

How it scored:

The Llandudno branch of KFC scored the highest with diners, with an average of three stars.

Of the 90 people who reviewed the restaurant, 26% rated it as "excellent", and a further 23% said it was "very good", meaning almost half of diners were happy with their experience.

A further 9% said it was "terrible", and 23% said it was "poor".

What customers say:

"Another return visit to this KFC .Came on weds around 2.30. I got 10 pieces of chicken. We were served quickly and the chicken was hot and not too greasy. The toilets were well maintained and tables cleared quickly."

"The service was good and the food was great really hot and fresh service was good very good food. The facilities were good as well."

"Awful in a word everything clearly been sat in hot hold for far too long chicken cold and oil pooled up on the skin fries greasy cold and limp a treat for the kids hardly, they wouldn't even eat it and one of them eats her own bogeys. Properly disappointed in fairness they're usually much better here, but too many mistakes this evening contributed to very poor meals being allowed to be served."

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Rated 2.5 stars

2. Rhyl, Denbighshire

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How it scored:

It's a mixed bag of opinions for the Rhyl branch. With an average of 2.5 stars, it seems people either love it or hate it. Of the 41 diners that reviewed it, 39% rated it as terrible. But a further 34% rated it as either "excellent" or "very good".

What customers say:

"Another weekly visit to this KFC. The chicken is always hot and tasty. Its also not greasy. Professional and friendly staff, especially Tom."

"What I would expect from a KFC, decent food served quickly."

"Great food, I had the zinger rice box and my partner had the Mighty for One meal. Overall the food was really good and more than enough for us. However, I went to the toilets afterwards and was horrified. I could not get the toilet paper out, neither could I flush. Thank goodness I only needed to go for a number one. The blue light is also extremely unnecessary."

"Standards have dropped! Tables were dirty, we had to clean our own table. Staff need training in customer service! Food was cold. Very disappointed over all! Will not return."

3. Bangor, Gwynedd

Mini Fillet Snackbox at KFC

How it scored:

The Bangor branch scored 2.5 stars with customers. Of the 57 people that reviewed the restaurant, 39% rated it terrible, and 16% said it was "poor".

But 21% of diners said their experience was either "excellent" or "very good".

What customers say:

"A better experience and food that I have had at other KFC restaurants. Staff are confident in explaining menu choices and the food is pretty good. The restaurant could be a little cleaner."

"Dont waste your time here. Waited in the queue to be served, which took a while as there was only one on the till. Ordered a family feast bucket, to be told they had no chickens and that I would need to wait 25 minutes for the chicken. A 25 minutes wait for chicken in a KFC?!"

"I waited 20 mins to find out they didn’t have any more gravy or any chicken popcorn!! I’m outraged they forgot to make my meal!! Ridiculous! Not happy!!!"

4. Wrexham Town Centre

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How it scored:

Wrexham scored an average of 2.5 stars with customers and, of the 49 people who reviewed it, 45% said it was "terrible" and 12% described it as "poor".

But 12% of reviewers enjoyed their experience, rating it as "excellent", and a further 16% said it was "very good".

What customers say:

"Excellent food as always, very busy but you can always find a table and the queues go down quickly. Maybe sauces could be out instead of having to ask."

"Have been going to KFC Wrexham for years. As always been good service good food until recently. Don't know whats happened. Waited 25 minutes for food. Did not taste or look good. Needs to be sorted out."

"Used to be the best KFC around but not any more. Smaller chicken portions and very greasy. Used to love this place but not any more. Disappointed."

"The place is dirty, staff have stains on their clothes and a rude behaviour towards the staff, I waited over 20 minutes for my food and when it arrived it was cold, I was that annoyed I went elsewhere, would not recommend."

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5. Rhuddlan, Denbighshire

KFC in Rhuddlan

How it scored:

Rhuddlan KFC had more reviews than any other branch in North Wales. It's got an average of 2.5 stars with diners. At the time of writing, 148 customers had rated the restaurant, and 42% of them said it was "terrible" and another 18% said it was "poor".

However 26% of diners were happy with their experience, saying it was either "excellent" or "very good."

What customers say:

"This was much better this time, service was quick, food was hot only complaint is that the Krushem machine wasn't working ☹."

"I stayed in the Premier Inn next door and called at KFC as an alternative to a hotel meal. The food was the usual KFC Standard, the staff were friendly and helpful and it was not crowded. There is ample car parking."

"Again it begins with KFC no hot drinks don't want a cold drink in winter ....staffing levels are abysmal length of the wait to get served ridiculous as it is meant to be fast food. Staff look very disinterested."

"Great food and customer service but the rate at which you get your food, queuing in the queue because there’s only really ever 1/2 people on the till around lunch time for example."

6. Llandudno Junction, Conwy

The KFC restaurant in Llandudno Junction (Image: Arwyn Roberts)

How it scored:

Llandudno Junction got an average rating of 2.5 stars among customers. Of the 76 reviews, 43% said their experience was "terrible" and 16% rated it as poor.

However, another 12% of customers said it was "excellent" and 11% rated it as "very good".

What customers say:

"I've been consistently to this KFC for years, and must say it's fantastic, there are some occasions where the food isn't to standard (mostly due to how warm it is), but most of the time it's great. Staff are really friendly as well."

"Ordered two cheese and bacon boxes was not impressed the chips were cold and i must have missed the bacon the only good thing was the sweet corn."

"Food was mediocre, had dipping feast, they forgot the dips! Restaurant itself was filthy! Tripped on the way in on rope laying in the door way! Litter all over the place. All the tables were dirty, had to clean table and benches before we could sit and eat, whilst staff sat eating or standing around chatting! All bins were overflowing! Disgusting! Will Not be returning."

Rated 2 stars

7. Colwyn Bay, Conwy

KFC in Colwyn Bay

How it scored:

Colwyn Bay's KFC gets a 2 star rating with reviewers. Of the 73 people who left a review, 52% said it was "terrible" and 16% said it was "poor" - a combined 68% of customers unhappy with their experience.

In comparison, 5% said it was "excellent" and 12% said it was "very good", meaning 17% left the Colwyn Bay branch pleased with their visit.

What customers say:

"Well it's KFC great just to walk there in a couple of minutes got a good selection on the menu and bring it home. Not that expensive and if you get a KFC card and use it regularly also get free food or sides and desserts."

"In a single visit they destroyed my faith in kfc I shall never spend another penny with this company."

"This’s obviously a fast food place but does McDonald's serve cold food, no they serve it hot and for a while it stays hot. Anyway, some KFC’s are brill but this particular place just expect you to eat like them. The service is terrible! It feels like a mad house there! Beautiful food, all to a waste! Hygiene there is awful with the other things, basically they just take the other peoples rubbish to the bin and leave you there to eat with that."

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8. Queensferry, Flintshire

KFC in Queensferry (Image: Rob Stratford)

How it scored:

The Queensferry branch also gets an average of 2 stars, but a massive 59% of the 71 people who reviewed their visit said it was "terrible" and another 11% said it was "poor" - a combined percentage of 70% of unhappy diners.

Just 3% rated their experience as "excellent" and another 13% said it was "very good".

What customers say:

"A lot cleaner since reopening the staff still a bit dopey apart from an older man who was telling them what to do where to clean what to do next. I felt sorry for him having to run round behind them. All food was hot and not too long a wait considering it was Saturday night. I think half the staff need some training, which I think is what the man was doing. Only one thing wrong with order no hash brown on the big daddy burger."

"All tables were cluttered and dirty toilet was a disgrace. Best to go to Asda across the road. Very disappointed had to get staff member to clean table."

9. Holyhead, Anglesey

KFC at Holyhead

How it scored:

The Holyhead KFC gets a 2 star rating with diners. Of the 58 people who reviewed the branch, 52% said it was "terrible" and 21% said it was "poor" - a majority percentage of 73% saying they didn't enjoy the experience.

But 10% of diners said their visit was "excellent" and 7% said it was "very good".

What customers say:

"Wanted a quick snack before a drive home. Service was prompt, staff pleasant and usual KFC value."

"Terrible, it gets one star because there is no option to give it less. Place empty still waited an age for food. Staff can't be bothered, I nearly apologised for disturbing their night. AVOID."

"We bought a 14 piece bargain bucket. When we got it home we found it over cooked. Eight of the pieces drumstick, the rest were thighs, not a single breast. This is the third time we have had bad product from them. There won’t be a repeat."

The worst KFC in North Wales, according to TripAdvisor is...

10. Caernarfon, Gwynedd

KFC in Caernarfon

How it scored:

The Caernarfon KFC gets an average of 2 stars with diners. Of the 67 people who reviewed the branch, 55% rated their experience as "terrible" and 29% said it was "poor" - a combing overwhelming percentage of 84% unhappy with their visit.

"We stopped there for a quick lunch before leaving from Caernarfon, biggest mistake!! The place was so so unclean. The tables had leftover food from previous visitors, the floors were dirty and so were the toilets. We requested a staff to clean up, he said yes, but didn't turn up. The ketchup trays were empty. Finally when the food arrived, it didnt taste like KFC at all - the zinger had no zing in it! It was absolutely horrible. NEVER AGAIN."